Coastal posts

The Augusta Chronicle ran an article in late August describing the effects that scientists expect will occur on Georgia’s coastline as sea levels continue to rise. You can read the article online here. Scientists from the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography are refining land elevation measurements and computer…Read More

As meteorologists watch the evolution of Tropical Storm Erika today, it is becoming more clear that Florida is going to be impacted by the storm. What happens after that is less clear, but if you live in Florida, southern Georgia, or the eastern Carolinas you should be watching the outlooks…Read More

Going to the beach in summer is a familiar and beloved annual event for many families in the Southeast. It is also a popular pastime in Europe. The Guardian published a provocative article this week on how changes in climate could affect beach tourism in Europe as the climate continues…Read More

Problems with the ocean near the US coasts have been linked to the unusual climate we have seen lately across the country. Here are some stories that show different climate impacts on the sea. ThinkProgress posted a story on Thursday about the huge toxic algal bloom that has forced the shut-down…Read More

Since today is D-Day, you may be interested in the importance of weather forecasting to the success of the mission. The History Channel has an excellent write-up of why the forecasters were so crucial to picking the best date for the massive invasion here. Another short article on the forecasts…Read More

Salty soil can be caused by a number of problems, including drought and a lack of rainfall to flush salts out of the soil, salt water intrusion and rising sea levels near the coast, and irrigation from salty aquifers. Over time, the salts build up and make it difficult to…Read More

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